2006 sti vs 2007 spec b

I own a 06 sti and im slightly dabbling with the idea of trading for an 07 spec b.....but never have driven one...
so...
what will i be giving up
would it be worth it for a straight up trade
is performance dramatically less...even with an accessport?
which would you rather drive
any input from those that have driven both???

 

You are giving up a PURE MONSTER vs A Potential Monster with Luxury

 

The Spec B isn't worth the extra cost over a 2.5GT. I'd rather drive LGT for daily use, the STI for fun. For me it would depend on what my commute was like.

Trade in the STI, spend the cost difference between that and the Spec B, end up with something much better than a Spec B.

 

I think you should keep the STI

 

A stock turbo STi will be faster in a straight line than a stock turbo Spec-B. The STi has a slightly larger turbo and weighs less.

I'd rather have the Leggy -- however, I'd just get an LGT and mod that with the money saved vs the Spec. B.

 

but the 07 spec b has the 6speed and all id want is a downpipe, exhaust and cobb ap...will that then drive like the sti

 

and the spec b has the tits interior

 

if its what you want then get it. I don't think you should worry about speed/better when its what you would prefer to drive everyday.

 

LGT Spec B ftw. LGT period=awesome

 

spec B 6 speed, however nothing is wrong with an 06 sti

 

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knew this would happen very soon.....

sorry... i would agree with Tom although I have NO basis for this, but he is like a god...so... his advice wins

 

Why don't you go drive a 08 SpecB? They are all the same. I personally like the Legacy's size and its looks. I've never driven an STi before, but I'm sure its a bit faster then the SpecB. Either way, keep it or trade it. You'll still be a happy camper.

 

Yup, given the same mods and similar tuning, the STi will be a bit faster.

 

ok, how old are you? in your late 20's maybe wanting to get out of the "fast and furious sports car" phase because if you are id get the spec B, you'd have the name not only that but you would also have the luxury and the power to beat almost any car on the road (well you know what i mean) but still look badass baller when you pull up to meetings and still get all the women you want.

 

you should keep in mind that the Spec B 6 speed does not have DCCD. So you would be giving that up. From a stock stand point the STi will out handle the legacy hands down. the main issue I have heard (from reviews) of the new legacy GTs are that the suspension is too soft. Granted the Spec B has the Bilstien drool suspension and is most likely a different story. It all comes down to how much sportyness you want to trade in for luxury.

Test drive a Spec B and a LGT and see what you think. Remember theres no little wing to put your SN on the Spec B, lol.

 

and a turbo . . .

 

Will has no idea what he wants. It doesn't matter what car he gets becuase he'll get a different one two months later.

 

That's too many gears for a turbocharged motor. You're better off with the 5eat with the shift buttons on the wheel that the regular LGT has. I think there was another thread about this this week. Bikerboy's car is hawt, IMHO. There's nothing wrong with trying to duplicate that.

 

Personally, I think the spec B is a bit too soft as well for suspenion, but if you don't want to mucka round with suspension its the way to go.
The aluminum controls arms are nice as well, as is the interor. The 6-speed is some personal choice, but I do think its a bit better feeling than the 5mt in the GT. Also, you get proper summer tires (re050A, which are decent) rather than RE92s.

 

The tires on the spec B are pretty decent.
The brakes are not that bad when mated with proper pads, but certainly no STI.
Suspension is soft. Do not confuse this with bad handling. However, its defenitly no STI on this count.
And yeah, its not a sports car of any time.
"Sport sedan"

 

The brakes on the legacys arnt that bad. they are only like 1/4" smaller than the brembos, rotor wise. with some good pads it will stop pretty dang good.

 

you poopoo head....na im keepin my car...just curious for those who had driven both to see what they liked better

 

The STi isn't that much of a sports car, either.......

Sports car = z06, Elise/Exige, 911, etc.

 

ok heres what i WANT

 

yes i know they are different cars

 

Yup, though they're 2 pots.
They're more than enough to overcome any tires that'll fit on the car.

 

There is no DCCD however it does have SI-Drive which is going to replace the DCCD in the STi for MY08.

 

WRONG!!!

The 08 STi has both DCCD, and SI Drive.

 

Will, just hang on to the Suby for once...

 

How is that different than the setup found in the Spec B?

 

Spec B doesn't have DCCD... Even though it's a 6M/T.

 

So what did you decide? I have driven both and they are both very nice...I would go with the spec b, only becuase it has the 6 speed, otherwise I would just get the lgt with the 5eat. Which is still fun to drive. I would go drive both and then decide. Or just get the spec b...

 

Well in my brother inlaw's case he started with an 04 STI for a few years. Than decided it was too much for him, rides to rough he said and that he was ready to get into something softer. So he traded it for a 07 Spec B. That lasted for a year, he started complaining about how it lacks power and was too soft and it wasn't any fun around the twisties. So currently he has a 08 STI after trading in the Spec B. I have drive both as well and I really dont car for either one, because I will get to drive his. LOL

There are both fine cars, to find your true calling you must make the trip to MT Everest.

-Enjoy!

 

or get a supra